E.D. Tech at Beacon Health Systems in Elkhart, Indiana

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  JOB SUMMARY
  
  • Assist patients with performing activities of daily living when delegated by RN. Obtains vital signs on patients and reports to assigned nurse. Keeps the nurse up-to-date on any changes in patient information. Exhibits exceptional patient experience by upholding Beacon values of respect, trust integrity and compassion and displaying relationship based care.

    EGH Nursing Purpose: To ensure safe, compassionate, innovative patient centered care, promote and engage in the advancement of evidenced-based nursing practice, create a culture of collaboration, professionalism and a healthy work environment.
    

    
    
  
  


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  MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS
  
  
  
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    MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
    
    
  
  
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    VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
    
    
  
  
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    SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
    
    
  
  
  
  


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    Education and Experience
    
    • The knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a High School Diploma or Equivalent. EMT certified (First Response, Basic, Advanced, or Paramedic), Certified Nursing Assistant or currently enrolled in a School of Nursing preferred. Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS/CPR) within 3 months of hire and maintain current certification. Experience in the Emergency Department or other related healthcare experience preferred.
      
      
    
    
  
  
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    Knowledge & Skills
    
    
    
    • Must have good customer service skills.
      
      
    
    
    • Must have good organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
      
      
    
    
    • Strong team player, receives delegation readily and positively
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    Working Conditions
    
    
    
    • May have direct contact and exposure to communicable diseases.
      
      
    
    
    • May have contact with or be exposed to hazardous materials.
      
      
    
    
    • Has contact with patients, families, and visitors of varied backgrounds.
      
      
    
    
    • May be exposed to a wide variety of personalities and temperaments (which may include difficult interactions).
      
      
    
    
    • Works 8 to 12 hour shifts, including holidays and weekends.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    Physical Demands
    
    • Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.